Froze Twice

[junruh07]

As most guys have said, I can relate to that. Tonight is a new night, and it is good that you can recognize a game like that. What you must remember during a game is that you can't let one missed call or freeze turn into two. I struggled with that when I was playing, and I struggle with that at times when I officiate. It is tough sometimes to stay calm and stay focused, but you can't do anything about previous misses. All you can do is go and work hard to get the next one right.

[stick]

May I ask if your working a lot of games--every night? Sometimes what happens is if you work a lot you get burned out which can cause you to lose your focus. If this is the case perhaps a few days away from the court might be in order. Just sayin'

[CountTheBasket]

Originally Posted by junruh07

As most guys have said, I can relate to that. Tonight is a new night, and it is good that you can recognize a game like that. What you must remember during a game is that you can't let one missed call or freeze turn into two.

I couldn't agree more with not letting one bad call turn into two. This is my 3rd year as a varsity official, but my first with a new association after moving, I think because of this I found myself nervous early in the season wanting badly to make a good impression with my new partners.

One of my first games as the lead right off the jump ball I called a foul on a drive to the basket and as soon as my fist was in the air I regretted it. Nothing too terrible to ruin my credability I just personally knew it wasn't a foul. After the free throws I'm running down the court as new lead kicking myself over the call, and a lost dribble rolls out of bounds on the sideline (Yes, the new Trails sideline), for some reason I blow my whistle, say "White" (Correctly), but point towards blue. I wanted to crawl into a hole as I could only imagine what my partners were thinking at this point.

Luckily a quick timeout came, one of my partners approached me and I just said ignore those first two whistles I'm starting this game over in my mind. He laughed and said something reassuring and we were able to go on and have a great rest of the game.

Long drawn out point being, it happens!! You can't let it carry over to the next night or even the next play, file it away to discuss at halftime or post game and worry about getting the next one right, which you will if you're focused!!

[bainsey]

I didn't have my best game yesterday, either, and my interpreter was in the stands evaluating. I believe that will be a blessing, in the long run.

The best remedy for a bad game is the next game.

[stir22]

Originally Posted by bainsey

I didn't have my best game yesterday, either, and my interpreter was in the stands evaluating. I believe that will be a blessing, in the long run.

The best remedy for a bad game is the next game.

Amen, brother.

Truer words were never spoken.

[jTheUmp]

It happens, even to us veterans, from time to time. Heck, last night I kicked the &^#* out of a incredibly obvious call.

Life goes on. Tonight is another game (2, actually).

I always tell first-year guys to pick one thing every game to work on improving. Just one. So, figure out what you want to work on during today's game, and do it.

You'll be fine.

[Scratch85]

When I am having trouble leaving a game or a play behind, I have to go to my "pre-shot routine". Get to my spot, identify my primary, identify which team is on defense and start reffing.

Just like a pre-shot routine for a golf shot or a free throw. Do the same thing over and over so it puts you in a position to be successful then let it happen naturally.